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Dr. Eric Stem, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Eric Stem, MD
4.5 (48 Ratings)
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Dr. Eric Stem, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Summerville, SC.
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Dr. Eric Stem, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Summerville, SC
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Eric Stem, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Summerville, SC.

About

Dr. Stem graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Ft. Wayne Orthopaedics - Ft. Wayne IN.Dr. Eric Stem, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Summerville, SC and has 31 years experience. Dr. Stem currently practices at Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and are affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center. Dr. Stem has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Stem received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 48 times. Dr. Stem's office accepts new patients. Dr. Stem is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Arthrocentesis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Gold HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Care Improvement Plus
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • Medicare
  • WellCare
    South Carolina Medicaid
  • Gold HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    130 E 3rd North St, Summerville, SC 29483
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 879-9699
  2. 2 Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    2880 Tricom St, North Charleston, SC 29406
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 797-5050
  3. 3 Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    93 Springview Ln Unit B, Summerville, SC 29485
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 285-6060

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stem
4.5
Based on 48 Reviews
5 Stars (40)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 26, 2024
I've been seeing Dr Stem for 3 yrs while I fought an infection. Ready to try a new hip again but he is doing extra biopsies to be a hundred percent sure there's nothing still there.He's been very patient with me throughout this time, even though the tears!
— Apr 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Keesler Medical Center - Biloxi MS
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ft. Wayne Orthopaedics - Ft. Wayne IN
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic (reconst. surgery; joint replacement) - Jacksonville FL
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Stem, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Stem's profile.

Dr. Stem frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Stem, MD is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Eric Stem, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Trident Medical Center

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC

  • Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center

    295 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC